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Vein Ligation and Stripping Questions

Are there potential new varicose veins following stripping and phlebectomy? Can they be treated before they turn into unattractive/bulgy looking ones?
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I had GSV vein stripped six months ago and additional phlebectomy done two months ago. But, I can already see some blue veins on the same leg and near where the varicose vein was. They are not bulgy or ropey an... Read more
I had a vein ligation and stripping in both legs about 20 years ago. Recently I have had swelling in one leg and foot.
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There is also some hard bumpiness and warmness in the same leg. I was told this was normal, but the swelling is bothersome and the bumpiness is sometime a little painful. Read more
After taking off compression stockings, is it normal for the leg to burn and tingle?
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I had a vein ligation done on the saphenous vein about 2 months ago. Since then, I've worn compression stockings every day. The problem is that when I take them off or do not wear them for a period of time, my ... Read more
Is it normal for the pain to increase after having a varicose vein removed?
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I had a varicose vein removed six days ago. I'm experiencing more pain now than I did right after the procedure. Is this normal? I'm also experiencing a burning sensation where the incisions are. Read more
After stripping surgery, a vein or something soft to touch is still visible and lumpy. Might it be another vein that the doctor forgot to strip?
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I had a vein that ran from the middle of my left thigh and under my knee stripped. Six weeks after the second surgery, at the front of my calf, where the bulgy vein was visible, I can see some small lumps, soft... Read more
Will the pain I'm experiencing post-vein stripping ever improve?
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I had both legs stripped, with additional cuts two and a half weeks ago. I'm still experiencing shooting pain near my right shin when standing still and, to a lesser extent, when sitting down. Pain also occurs ... Read more
How many times can you repeat vein surgery on the same leg?
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I had a vein stripped in April of 2012. Following the procedure, I continued to have major pain. An ultrasound found that another vein has varicosed in the same area (behind my knee). I was told that it has ref... Read more
Dr. wants to remove large leg vein with Ambulatory Phlebectomy.
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Had treatments recently to internal veins. My doctor wants to remove large leg vein with Ambulatory Phlebectomy, but I'm not having problems with the vein or pain. Is it necessary? Read more
Can my leg veins be treated with a laser or is vein stripping the only way?
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My great saphenous valve was diagnosed as insufficient, and as a result I have visible varicose veins from the knee and up. Can this issue be treated with laser or is vein stripping the only way? Thank you in a... Read more
How long does it take to recover from Vein Stripping procedures?
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I have recently had Vein Stripping Surgery and was wondering if the dark purplish area where my ulcers were will ever return to normal color? Read more
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I have a clot 1cm from the Sapheno-formal junction. I will be operated in a few days. In the meantime should I rest or can I move around?
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The clot has spread since the initial diagnosis and swelling a week ago. Read more
I experience pain in my legs when I wear compression stockings, can I discontinue wearing them? Will any problems occur if I do this?
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My left vein was ablated and my right vein was stripped. I have no varicosities, but the Doppler report says that I now have deep vein insufficiency. I'm comfortable without stockings. I have pain in my legs wh... Read more
Can a purple-blue vein near eye safely be removed?
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I have a large purple-blue vein near my left eye that puffs out. I am wondering if there is any way to safely remove it without hurting my eye? Read more
Why do I have to have so many procedures?
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I have gone for two treatments, and going tomorrow for another. Then five more on the same leg. Read more
How strongly would you recommend this procedure pre-pregnancy?
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During my last pregnancy I had severe varicose veins & got a few superficial blood clots in my right leg. I had the veins removed. Now, I am starting get another large but painless varicosity in my left leg. Sh... Read more
Do I have trapped blood in my vein, or could it be a new varicose vein?
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I had varicose vein stripping & litigation a month ago. Following the procedure, I developed two hard lumps in my thigh. Now, there is a very hard vein in that same thigh, and it's sore. What is this? Could it ... Read more
Should I wait after pregnancy to have surgery?
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My right leg GSV is damaged and I have lots of pain. I am aware that if I have surgery before getting pregnant, more veins may appear afterwards. I am just worried that I will suffer a lot during pregagncy if I... Read more
I have swelling in my ankle and foot six months after vein stripping, is this normal? What do I do?
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I had my vein stripped in March, 6 months later my ankle/foot is swollen and sore. When I wear my running shoes my foot feels fine but when I walk barefoot or with flip flops, my foot and ankle is quite sore. I... Read more
Is it normal to be in pain 2 weeks after vein stripping?
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I had vein stripping done on both legs 2 weeks ago. My right leg is numb from my knee to my ankle & I'm having severe pain in my ankle that shoots up my leg. The doctor has me on percocet, it's NOT helping. I c... Read more
What can I do about the symptoms caused by my TED stockings?
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I had my leg veins stripped 9 days ago. I was told to wear TED stockings 24/7 for the next 2 weeks. Am 43 170cm & 115kg and long legs, particularly hip to knee. I have a "pins and needle" feeling in my leg, alo... Read more
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